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Brittany Malm (pictured) is the sound engineer for Cheer Up Charlies’ which is located near our office. She’s also expressed an interest in volunteering in the prisons. Thanks again for your thoughtfulness… we’re truly grateful for your support.

WSP volunteer, Becky S. attended a writer’s conference last week and received a box of children’s books for WSP from Arte Publico Press in Houston. The editor, Gabriela Boeza Ventura of Arte Publico Press was on the panel. Becky inquired about books in Spanish and told the editor about WSP. Ms. Ventura was moved by our program and decided to make a book donation. The books are bilingual – they are in both Spanish and English.

The day ran smoothly, we had TWO new volunteers join us today. This was the fourth session for the incarcerated mothers – we enjoyed sharing and reflection at the end of the day. They mothers were extremely grateful to participate in the program.

In lieu of gifts for Lila’s third birthday, her family asked for children’s books to donate to the Women’s Storybook​ Project. Through gifts, they were able to donate 31 books to WSP! Thank You. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity.

Here are photos from an intimate concert featuring Mela Dailey and Anton Nel, benefitting special projects of Pan American Round Table.WSP received a generous donation from PART that day. We’re grateful for their continued support!

This was an opportunity to recognize and thank volunteers who lend their time, talent, voice and support to WSP’s program. Their actions can serve to inspire others to find ways to take action that creates change.

Thanks to the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation for their donation of three boxes of books to the Women’s Storybook Project. Pictured are Julie Finck, president for the foundation (l) and WSP volunteer, Carol E. Barnwell.